When it comes to data tools and retrieving information from the internet, ‘cURL’ is the first name that comes to mind. This core data tool was first released by Daniel Stenberg 25 years ago in March of 1996 for a ‘swedish file transfer protocol library project.’ Since then, it has been integral in making data easily accessible for websites and receives more than 700 million downloads every year.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of cURL, its creator and maintainer, Stenberg is hosting an online party through livestream on March 28. To join the celebration, users will have to simply follow a few steps. They will have to register, while also registering their interest by joining the official event page. All participants will also get an exclusive cURL 25 swag bag.
Those attending the celebration will get a proper retrospective review of cURL by Stenberg and other key developers, Charles Stack and Jeff Pasternak. They will also get the latest news on its development, including the implementation of HTTP/2 support and highlights from the 25 years of its journey.
The celebration will also feature presentations sponsored by sponsors like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. These sponsors will showcase their tools that leverage cURL for various tasks. Microsoft, for one, will be previewing their WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) integration with cURL. With this launch, users of Windows 10 can take advantage of cURL commands to easily access data with ease.
Overall, it’s an exciting time for cURL fans around the world as Stenberg is throwing a grand virtual party to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary. For existing cURL users and those new to the amazing data tool, this is an opportunity to get to know cURL better and make the most of its user-friendly data access. Without cURL, many of the websites and applications wouldn’t be able to retrieve and manipulate data easily. So, don’t miss the virtual party and be part of the celebration.
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